A drawing is held to select an Artist of the Month to display a selection of their works in a space reserved for Ocala Art Group at Chelsea Art Center. A brief Bio and a Photo of the artist are included with the display. FEBRUARY 2026 – MICHELLE CURRY DECEMBER-JANUARY 2026 – MONICA COBURN NOVEMBER… Continue reading Artist of the Month
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2026 Annual Members’ Exhibit
Bridget Hanley
“Framing for Success” February 9, 2026 Bridget Hanley learned her passion for picture framing from her mentor Andrew Zupko, a former Navy surgeon who taught himself the trade to offset the cost of framing his daughter’s professional artworks. In 1993, his granddaughter came to Bridget to learn to ride horses. Bridget coached and trained show… Continue reading Bridget Hanley
Thom Thomas
January 12, 2026 Thom Thomas presented an excellent “crash course” in Color Theory to an appreciative and attentive audience during the January Members’ Meeting. Lots of questions were expertly answered and members left inspired and ready to apply their color knowledge to fresh art in 2026. Thank you, John D. Elliott. photographer.
December Luncheon
December 10, 2025at Mesa de Notte Photos Contributed by John D. Elliott
Patt Gilmore
November 10th Members’ Meeting Photos Contributed by John D. Elliott The Gallery includes the Executive Board Meeting, Members’ Meeting, Demonstration by Patt Gilmore, and Art from past Book Club meetings to celebrate the 3rd anniversary of the OAG Art Book Club.
Harn Museum Tour
Fifteen members and guests carpooled to Gainesville to visit the Harn Museum of Art. OAG President, Michelle Curry, had prepared for our group a very informative docent tour of the French Modern Art Exhibit. Member Ruth Dexheimer, who is a docent at the Appleton Museum of Art, added occasional comments to further our appreciation of… Continue reading Harn Museum Tour
Jose Rodriguez-Plein Aire Demo
OAG members were treated to a talk by Jose Rodrigeuz, respected Plein Aire painter and art instructor. Jose provided vital information for a successful outdoor painting venture. Nearly half of the enthusiastic audience indicated interest in a future class with Jose Rodriguez at a local park! Click on a photo to enlarge.
Botanicals Demo by Mindy Lighthipe
Meeting- September 8, 2025 Photos contributed by John D. Elliott and Barbara Fife Members were captivated by Mindy Lighthipe’s watercolor techniques applied to gourd paintings and are enthusiastic about having Mindy return for a workshop! Watch for a workshop date in early December, 2025! Thank you, Mindy, for an inspiring presentation!
Appleton Museum Of Art Tour
August 13, 2025 OAG member and Appleton Docent, Ruth Dexheimer, provided an insightful tour of currently featured Museum exhibits for an appreciative audience of about 20 OAG members. The tour included OAG member John D. Elliott’s solo exhibit in the balcony space reserved for renowned Florida artists. John’s photographic exhibit opened in June 2025 and… Continue reading Appleton Museum Of Art Tour